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The Lagging Federal Reserve Policy
Cogport has supported Interest Rate cuts since August last year. The Federal Reserve board has not accommodated the needs of the...
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Aug 2, 20253 min read
Federal Reserve Misfeasance
Today, the Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell, put his unfounded fear of the future ahead of actual data by not reducing the...
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Jul 30, 20253 min read
The New Energy Policy
On September 24, 2024, Cogport.com proposed that the U.S. support Open Policies for drilling and exploration of oil and natural gas in...
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Jul 28, 20252 min read
The Federal Reserve - Controversy & Reform
The U.S. Federal Reserve System is unique in its structure with 12 regional banks and a Board of Governors appointed by the President....
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Jul 21, 20252 min read
Trump, Powell, & the Federal Reserve Board
On August 5, 2024, Cogport posted that the Federal Reserve had become over restrictive with Federal Reserve interest rates. In that...
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Jul 16, 20253 min read
Trump Action In Iran Succeeds
Opponents of Trump claim his action in Iran violates the Constitution without Congressional approval. It appears the strike on Iran was...
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Jun 23, 20252 min read
The Federal Reserve Dilemma
On August 5, 2024, Cogport posted a report that the Federal Reserve had become over restrictive with interest rates. Background In...
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Jun 19, 20253 min read
Managing Recent Immigrants
Depending on different sources, there are up to 20 Million undocumented (illegal) immigrants in the U.S. today. Cogport uses 15.2...
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Jun 19, 20253 min read
Taxes and Economics - The Bush Experience
During the 1988 Presidential Campaign, George H. W. Bush pledged: "Read my lips: no new taxes." He reversed on his pledge and raised...
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May 30, 20251 min read
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May 27, 20250 min read
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May 23, 20250 min read
New Tax Proposal & The Federal Deficit
Cogport posted a series of reports on Tax Policy in September and October last year. Now with Trump in office, a new Tax Bill has been...
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May 3, 20252 min read
Tariffs - As It Goes
Tariffs continue to dominate the news with Trump shifting to a 90 day Pause, except for China. Most countries are seeking to negotiate –...
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Apr 17, 20251 min read
The Math on Tariffs
Trump’s Tariff Policy has gone through fits and starts, like he is testing the waters. On April 2, he announced a comprehensive proposal...
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Apr 9, 20252 min read
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Mar 11, 20250 min read
More On Tariff Policy
You may want to review previous Cogport posts on February 25 and February 27 for background information on the Tariff subject. The Tariff...
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Mar 9, 20252 min read
Trade Deficit and Tariff Policy
What is the position of the U.S. on International Trade ? The subject of Tariffs is a complex situation if you examine country by...
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Feb 27, 20251 min read
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Feb 25, 20250 min read
Social Security - Reform
Social Security has become embedded as a Social Contract between the American People. However, the System is now in a state of...
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Feb 20, 20252 min read
Social Security - The Basics
The Social Security System is Not a traditional pension program like a private pension plan from a company. The funding rules are...
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Feb 2, 20253 min read
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